Timmy and LaKeshia Jackson are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Takendria Nichole Jackson, to Theo Tyler Oglesby, son of Joanne Oglesby and the late Irvin Oglesby of Baxley.
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I wrote recently about the concerns of environmental groups over a proposal by the owners of Sea Island to develop 7.2 acres on the south end of the island. They say that the land is too fragile for the proposed development.

Those opposed were savvy enough to alert me to their concerns and I was interested enough to weigh in on the issue. As is my policy, I was preparing to contact Sea Island Acquisition LLC, the consortium that bought Sea Island out of bankruptcy in 2010 and get their side of the story.
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The word ‘love’ is bandied about continuously. Perhaps the word ‘love’ has become too commonplace in our language.

The word love is used over seven hundred times in the Bible. The true meaning of love, as defined in the Bible, has been corrupted in the common usage of our English language and society. Most often love is confused with infatuation. That elated “high” feeling we get when we “fall in love” is something that all-too-often is short lived, and unless replaced by true love, probably results in frayed relationships.
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One of the reasons many may not be able to have victory over their emotions is because they have not been called to accountability concerning their emotions, and victory only comes by becoming responsible.
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The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department over the past several days.

May 1 at approximately 7:20 p.m., answered a call to Wal-Mart in reference to a theft. On arrival officers met with the LPC officer who had a person detained for taking some items without paying for them. Charged in connection with this incident was Melody Lynn Haselden, 42, of Baxley, on charges of one count each of theft by shoplifting and pills not in original container.
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Olivia Lawrence Bennett, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2014. She was born July 18, 1919 in Baldwin County to Paul Nesbitt Lawrence and Sarah Buckner Lawrence. On Feb. 4, 1944 she married Valene Bennett of Alma. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Joy Sunday School Class.
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Anne Lois Beck Patterson went home to be with our Lord and Savior on 25 May 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents: Laura Bell and Perry “J.P” Beck, also brothers: J.P. JR. Baby Ozzie and Gene; and one sister, Mima “Susie Jemima Butler.
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By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt from JAMES L. UPCHURCH to FNB SOUTH, N.A., dated June 5, 2009 recorded in Deed Book 458 page 531-538, Clerk's Office, Appling County, Georgia, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2014, the following described property:
Tract I:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 526 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 30 acres, more or less, and being bounded as follows: North by lands now or formerly owned by Bax-Steel Building, Inc.,; East by lands now or formerly owned by Bax-Steel Building, Inc.; and West by the right of way of county road number 450. This land is specifically described as follows: to find the point of beginning go to the northwest corner point of land lot 526, and from that point proceed South 8 degrees 01 minutes East a distance of 1,856.58 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 73 degrees 58 minutes East a distance of 940 feet; thence run North 73 degrees 58 minutes East a distance of 347.57 feet; thence turn and run South 16 degrees 02 minutes East a distance of 1,028.43 feet; thence turn and run South 73 degrees 58 minutes West a distance of 499.54 feet; thence run South 73 degrees 58 minutes West a distance of 753.70 feet; thence turn ad run along the right of way of county road 450 North 13 degrees 50 minutes West a distance of 150.64 feet; thence run North 15 degrees 22 minutes West a distance of 214.92 feet; thence run North 25 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West a distance of 278.65 feet; thence run North 18 degrees 14 minutes West a distance of 178.41 feet; thence run North 13 degrees 06 minutes West a distance of 210.26 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said property is specifically described in accordance with a plat by Denean W. Dixon, dated April 7, 1991, recorded in Deed Book 252, Page 420, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia.
Tract II
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 526 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 160 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described according to a survey and plat thereof by Denean W. Dixon, GRLS No. 1647, dated July 15, 1998, which plat is recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Plat Book 14, Page 512, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other purposes.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
10.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 343, Page 123 Appling County records.
6.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 344, Page 217, Appling County records.
2.461 acres recorded in Deed Book 345, Page 255, Appling County records.
5.128 acres recorded in Deed Book 345, Page 257, Appling County records.
2.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 347, Page 79, Appling County records.
3.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 347, Page 279, Appling County records.
3.001 acres recorded in Deed Book 350, Page 692, Appling County records.
12.890 acres recorded in Deed Book 351, Page 631, Appling County records.
12.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 351, Page 638, Appling County records.
4.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 351, Page 820 Appling County records.
0.235 acres recorded in Deed Book 353, Page 147, Appling County records.
2.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 356, Page 245, Appling County records.
5.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 357, Page 784, Appling County records.
4.457 acres recorded in Deed Book 358, Page 754, Appling County records.
10.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 362, Page 18, Appling County records.
5.112 acres recorded in Deed Book 370, page 285, Appling County records.
2.604 acres recorded in Deed Book 381, Page 143, Appling County records
3.219 acres recorded in Deed Book 382, Page 646, Appling County records.
5.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 382, Page 786, Appling County records.
3.076 acres recorded in Deed Book 393, Page140, Appling County records.
2.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 395, Page 688, Appling County records.
3.385 acres recorded in Deed Book 397, Page 632, Appling County records.
5.924 acres recorded in Deed Book 399, Page 320, Appling County records.
15.249 acres recorded in Deed Book 399, Page 558, Appling County records.
1.033 acres recorded in Deed Book 401, Page 364, Appling County records.
34.005 acres recorded in Deed Book 432, Page 237, Appling County records.
1.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 444, Page 155, Appling County records.
4.00 acres recorded in Deed Book 444, Page 155, Appling County records.
Property Address: 770 Sandy Rd, NE, Baxley, GA
Map and Parcel # 0045-005
Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated June 5, 2009 in the original principal amount of $688,264.07 with interest from date at the rate as specified therein
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of among other possible events of default, failure to pay in accordance with the terms of said notes. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of the sale, including attorney(s fees.
To the best of the undersigned(s knowledge, the party in possession of the subject property is: James L. Upchurch
The above described property will be sold subject to unpaid state, county and city taxes to the highest bidder for cash and the proceeds will be applied to said indebtedness and the lawful expenses of said sale as provided in said security deed and a conveyance will be made to the purchaser at the sale as authorized by said security deed.
Debtor should contact FNB South, 198 W. Parker St., Baxley, Georgia, 31513 phone # 912-367-0200, as to any negotiations, amendments or modification of the above stated Note.
This the 29st day of April, 2014.
FNB South as
Attorney-in-Fact for James L. Upchurch
198 W. Parker St.
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-0200
Jerome Adams
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1005
Douglas, GA 3l534
(912)384-7109
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ESTATE NO. 2014-43
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
Bonnie Denise Brannen has petitioned for Bonnie Denise Brannen to be appointed Administratrix of the Estate of William Jasper Deal, Sr., deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before July 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleading/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be held on July 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN
PROBATE JUDGE
36 S. MAIN STREET
BAXLEY, GEORGIA 31513
912-367-8114
5-21, 5-28, 6-4 & 6-11

ESTATE NO. 2014-48
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern
Michael Ryan Tillman has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Michael Rodney Tillman, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before June 30, 2014. All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be (scheduled at a later date). If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN
JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
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Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation, which incorporate BAXLEY-LOGPRO INTERNATIONAL, INC. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 419 Frost Industrial Blvd., Baxley, Appling County, Georgia 31513 and its initial registered agent at such address is Darrell Taylor.
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Notice is given that a notice of intent to dissolve Wainwright Cable, Inc., a Georgia corporation with its registered office at 160 Forrest Avenue, Baxley, Georgia, 31513, has been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code.
JohnsonFloyd LLP
132 West Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Attorney for Corporation
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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated October 19, 2004, from Claretha Lewis to Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, recorded on October 26, 2004 in Deed Book 396 at Page 541, Appling County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated October 19, 2004, in the amount of $80,750.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Appling County, Georgia, on July 1, 2014, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the "Property"): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE SECOND LAND DISTRICT OF APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA, A PART OF ORIGINAL LAND LOT NO. 341 DESCRIBD AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN ESTABLISHED POINT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WHAT IS KNOWN AS SAMBO STREET, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED A DISTANCE OF 600 FEET EASTWARD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH EDGE OF SAMBO STREET WITH THE EAST EDGE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY #1; THENCE NORTH 12 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 262 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 10 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 170 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 19 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 296 FEET TO THE NORTH EDGE OF SAMBO STREET; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 50 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH EDGE OF SAMBO STREET A DISTANCE OF 135 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING BOUND NOW OR FORMERLY; NORTH BY LANDS OF HERMAN FLEMMING; EAST BY LANDS OF R.B. WILLAMS, JR., SOUTH BY SAMBO STREET AND WEST BY AN ESTABLISHED LINE DIVIDING THIS FROM OTHER LANDS OF MRS. CHRISTINE W2. MIDDLETON, SAID LINE BEGIN ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COURSES AND DISTANCES GIVEN ABOVE. SAID TRACT OF PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 3 ON A PLAT BY J. ALVA WOOTEN, DATED APRIL 27, 1957, RECORDED IN OFFICE, CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 172, WHICH SAID LOT NO. 3 INCLUDES THE LOTS NO. 10 AND 11 DESIGNATED ON SAID PLAT. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys' fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys' fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned's knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Claretha Lewis. The property, being commonly known as 119 Sursson Street, Baxley, GA 31513 in Appling County, will be sold as the property of Claretha Lewis, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 350 Highland Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067, 469-549-3019 . The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Albertelli Law Attorney for Nationstar Mortgage LLC FKA Centex Home Equity Company, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Claretha Lewis
100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (866) 690-0418
By: James E. Albertelli, Esq.
For the Firm THIS FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
JEA - 14-139197 A-4461653 06/04/2014, 06/11/2014, 06/18/2014, 06/25/2014.